Book Reviews
We continue to add books to this section on an irregular basis. If there is a particular book you would like to see included, let us know at info@mycarematters.org. Dementia,…
Continue Reading
Book Reviews
The Transformative Power of Art
by Emma Harris For the average person, being given the opportunity to create and express themselves might inspire a sense of freedom and productivity; it might also be something we…
Continue Reading
The Transformative Power of Art
Founder’s story published in HSJ
Having been named as one of the Health Service Journal's Innovators in 2014, Care Charts UK founder Zoe Harris was invited by the HSJ to tell the story of how…
Continue Reading
Founder’s story published in HSJ
Pets as Therapy
The idea that pets can play a therapeutic role is not new: the charity Pets as Therapy was founded over 30 years ago and 4,500 dogs and 108 cats now…
Continue Reading
Pets as Therapy
The power of music
Updated January 2020. Why does music have so much power? In a fascinating article the physician, neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, suggested this is a question that goes to the…
Continue Reading
The power of music
The use of dolls in dementia care, effective therapy or insultingly patronising?
Gary Mitchell RN describes how he overcame his initial reluctance to see the potential benefits of using dolls as 'an anchor in an ever-changing sea of uncertainty' for some individuals with advanced…
Continue Reading
The use of dolls in dementia care, effective therapy or insultingly patronising?
Getting to know each other
We're always going on about the importance of needing to know about a resident's needs and preferences, but what about your staff? Might they like to share what they like and dislike, and might they learn…
Continue Reading
Getting to know each other